Belinelli, who was bought out by the Hawks on Friday, would help solve one of Golden State’s biggest weaknesses: three-point shooting off the bench. A career 37.7-percent shooter from deep, he is averaging 11.4 points per game this season on 41.1 percent shooting, including 37.2 percent from three-point range. His 92.7-percent clip from the foul line would be a career-best if it holds.

With a week until the All-Star break, the Warriors are last in the NBA with 2.1 three-pointers per game off the bench. Belinelli, drafted No. 18 overall by the Warriors in 2007, averaged 6.2 points per game over two seasons with Golden State.

Because their roster is full, the Warriors would have to clear a spot to add Belinelli. They were reportedly interested in guard Joe Johnson, but Johnson is reportedly committed to signing with Houston once he is bought out by Sacramento.